Improving needle placement for prostate cancer treatments
Adaptive Percutaneous Prostate Interventions using Sensorized Needle
This study is testing a new way to help doctors place needles more accurately during prostate procedures, like biopsies, to make the process quicker and safer for patients with prostate cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11042208 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the accuracy of needle placement during image-guided prostate interventions, such as biopsies and focal treatments. It utilizes advanced technologies, including a sensorized needle that provides real-time feedback and a data-driven algorithm to adjust for needle deflection caused by varying tissue densities. By improving the precision of these procedures, the research aims to reduce the number of attempts needed for successful needle placement, thereby minimizing tissue damage and procedure time. The ultimate goal is to translate these advancements into better clinical outcomes for prostate cancer patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are men undergoing prostate biopsies or focal treatments for prostate cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with prostate cancer or those who are not candidates for needle-based interventions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and less invasive prostate cancer treatments, improving patient outcomes and reducing recovery times.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using sensorized needles and adaptive algorithms for improving needle placement accuracy, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tokuda, Junichi — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Tokuda, Junichi
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.